Tag Archives: Greek Spur Thighed Tortoise

A video of Myrtle

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Barbara

Following on from my photo of Myrtle eating a strawberry for Michelle’s weekly pet challenge a few weeks ago, a few of you asked for a video of Myrtle!  Here is a short video I took today of Myrtle in … Continue reading →

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Myrtle and a Strawberry

Posted on April 25, 2014 by Barbara

I’m running a bit late with my challenges this week, I’ve been busy, and so has Myrtle!  She even spent a few days in the garden, although we had to take her in again as it has been colder and … Continue reading →

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Weekly Pet Challenge

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Barbara

For this week’s Weekly Pet Challenge here’s a picture of Myrtle when she was a few months old!  I don’t think she would fit in that lid any more, and I don’t think Lilly would get as close these days!

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Weekly Pet Challenge

Posted on November 20, 2013 by Barbara

This week Myrtle wanted to feature in Michelle’s weekly pet challenge so she started with her party trick… Stealing Wilson’s food!

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I don’t want to hibernate said the little tortoise

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Barbara

Well… she’s not exactly little! My Tortoise (Myrtle) A Greek spur thighed tortoise does NOT want to hibernate! She is about 5½ years old 23cm long and 2.386kg !  When I got her she weighed 112g and was just over … Continue reading →

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About Me, for today

Posted on September 29, 2012 by Barbara

I have recently stopped working, for many reasons, most of all I needed some time out.  I have a few ideas of where to go from here, but am still at the ideas stage with many of them. As I … Continue reading →

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Myrtle, Wilson, Peter, and a Tennis ball

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Barbara

Myrtle, Wilson, Peter, and a Tennis ball

All happily reunited in the garden

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… Myrtle is Missing!

Posted on July 22, 2012 by Barbara

  It was a lovely hot sunny day today, so while I was in the middle of reorganising the entire living room as a part of my hoovering frenzy, I thought myrtle would like a spell in the garden Later … Continue reading →

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